PGPD Obtains Arrest Warrant for Murder Suspect

 

Breante Thomas

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a suspect wanted for murdering her grandmother on Sunday. The suspect is 28-year-old Breante Thomas of Waldorf. She’s charged with murdering 81-year-old Helen Thomas inside of her Fort Washington home.

 

On September 14, 2025, at approximately 1:50 pm, officers responded to a welfare check at the victim’s home in the 500 block of Bonhill Drive. The victim was located inside suffering stab wounds. She died at the scene. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect also stabbed a second family member. The adult male victim is in critical but stable condition.

 

The suspect was seen fleeing the scene in a white 2012 Volkswagen Passat with Maryland tags 3FF3906.

 

Anyone who has information on Breante Thomas’ whereabouts is asked to call 911. You are urged not to approach her. She is charged with first and second degree murder, attempted first and second degree murder and related charges.

 

If you’d like to speak to a Homicide Unit detective please call 301-516-2512. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, the “P3 Tips” mobile app (search “P3 Tips” in the Apple Store or Google Play to download the app onto your mobile device), or call 1-866-411-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. Please refer to case number 25-005122.

 

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